Assistant Professor in Computer Science / Data Science

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Science at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in computer science, data science, or a related discipline by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) and show a proven capacity for engaged teaching and research, as well as proven experience related to the specialization areas listed below. Although we are looking for a technical profile, a strong interdisciplinary interest is an asset. Teaching experience or familiarity with liberal arts education is desirable. The candidate must be able to speak and write in fluent English. The ability to speak French is recommended but not required.

Candidates should provide proof of excellence in teaching. They should show expertise in their specific area and experience in Data Science and/or Software development, including academic publications and contributions to codebases in publicly accessible repositories. Dossiers showing teaching, research, or industrial experience related to one or more of the following specialization areas are of particular interest:

• Advanced techniques for data storage/retrieval/processing/visualization on large scale.

• Cybersecurity

• Software engineering

• Machine/deep learning

• Technical aspects of human computer interaction (HRI, multi-modal, conversational agents, etc.).

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength, and we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

The Institution:

Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and masters degree- granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

The Department:

Cherishing the ideals of the liberal arts, the Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Environmental Science aims for a contextualized and active learning approach. Emphasizing interdisciplinary education and research, the department maintains close ties with other departments within the University as well as with research centers, universities, and industry in Europe and all over the world. The full-time faculty in the department have expertise in a diverse collection of disciplines including artificial intelligence, automated reasoning, human-computer interaction, number theory, group theory, statistics, operations research, astronomy, ecology, evolutionary biology and climate modelling.The department hosts a major in Computer Science as well as interdisciplinary majors in Data Science and the Environment, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Environmental Studies along with five minors. The master's program in Human Rights and Data Science is housed in the department which also has a small but growing curriculum in Data Science. The department contributes to AUP’s innovative Global Liberal Arts Core Curriculum by providing AUP students with skills for quantitative, experimental and abstract reasoning; comprehension, analysis, and integration of knowledge; digital literacy and critical thinking; and skills to formulate and efficiently solve problems.

Responsibilities:

The teaching load is equivalent to six courses per academic year.

Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s curriculum. Depending on their expertise, successful candidates may be asked to teach:

Introductory programming classes

Core undergraduate CS classes such as: Human Computer Interaction, Database Applications, Algorithms and Data Structures, Software engineering

Introductory mathematics classes such as Math for Life and Applied Statistics

Other Data Science / Computer Science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on scheduling requirements

They may also be asked to develop and teach higher level Data Science/Computer Science classes in an area of their interest

Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students

Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning

Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)

Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)

Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings

Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community

Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Willingness to contribute to the first-year program

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications:

Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170146 including:

• cover letter

• curriculum vitae

• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness

• statement of research interests

• a writing sample of recent scholarship

• three confidential letters of reference

• links to coding projects/repositories to which the candidate has contributed (if available).

Applications should be received by November 15, 2025, for full consideration.